Hylobius pinicola

Provancher, L., 1877

Couper collar weevil

Hylobius pinicola, commonly known as the Couper collar , is a of in the . It is found in North America, with confirmed records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, and Manitoba. The species is associated with coniferous , as indicated by its specific epithet 'pinicola' (pine-dwelling).

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hylobius pinicola: /hɪˈloʊbiəs paɪnɪˈkoʊlə/

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Distribution

North America. Confirmed records from Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba. Specific U.S. records are not detailed in available sources.

Host Associations

  • Pinus - likely Inferred from specific epithet 'pinicola' (pine-dwelling) and -level association with conifers; direct records not confirmed in available sources

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Nomenclature note

The specific epithet 'pinicola' derives from Latin 'pinus' (pine) + 'cola' (dweller), indicating an association with pine trees. However, specific relationships have not been documented in the sources reviewed.

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